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MACHU PICCHU is one of Brits' top Bucket List must-dos, but how can you make it there without breaking the bank?
Every travel enthusiast has Machu Picchu on their list of things to do before they die and you’ve probably seen hundreds of photos of the famous Inca citadel over the years. But there’s nothing quite like seeing Peru’s most famous attraction in the flesh. Perched in the saddle of two lofty forest-clad Andean Peaks, the Inca ruins are some of the most well-preserved in the world. Add in grazing llamas, misty swirling clouds and a lush green backdrop and it’s easy to see why it holds such a special place in people’s hearts. So when is the best time to see the mythical city, what’s the best way to get there and how can you see it on a budget? Here we aim to answer all your burning questions about Machu Picchu.
GETTY ADVENTURE: Machu Picchu is one of the top Bucket List must-dos for Brits GETTY MYSTICAL: The grazing llamas and swirling … [Read more...]

The daunting footage was captured at Alexandra Canal in Sydney’s south. Lurking in the water at a distance was a distinct fin stalking along next to a bridge. The fin suddenly started moving in the direction of the camera, coming right up to the bank of the canal. As it turned around against the wall of the waterway, the great white could be clearly seen just under the water.
Related articles A great white shark has been caught on camera swimming at an airport canal in AustraliaThought to be a juvenile white pointer, the fish was more than six miles away from the open ocean. Even more terrifying is the expert opinion that its mum would have been lurking close by. Alexandra Canal backs onto Sydney’s Airport and sits close to an IKEA store. The jaw-dropping video was posted to Dorsal Shark Reports Australia’s Facebook page.
The great white shark swam right up to the camera at the edge of the canal wall My brain tells me it should be a bull shark in that part … [Read more...]

A few weeks ago, we learned of a gin school in Louth. You could learn all about the making of gin at Listoke Distillery and even design a flavour profile for your own personal gin. Now, we have news of another gin related activity if you'd like to go a little further afield. A company in the UK, Gin Journey is running tours in four cities across the pond - London, Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh. A #GinJourneyLIV lick. The South Sea Sling @miyagiliverpool w/ @plymouthginus 🍸 #gin #gintonic #gintour #ginandtonic #bartenderlife #cocktails #drink #drinks #cocktailporn #drinkporn #gincocktail #Instadrink #Ginstagram #drinkgin #craftgin #cocktailtime #drinkstagram #drinkup #booze A photo posted by Gin Journey® (@ginjourney) on Feb 2, 2017 at 8:43am PST Sound appealing? Here's what's involved. After you climb on board a Mercedes minibus, your chauffeur takes you and your pals to five different bars and distilleries. At each stop, you get to sample a different craft gin, while … [Read more...]

A WOMAN travelled nearly 30,000 miles across the globe in less than two weeks after she was diagnosed with skin cancer, in a car crash and fell 50ft off a cliff.
MAGICAL: The couple visited the Seven Wonders of the World in just 13 days Megan Sullivan took the magical once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the Seven Wonders of the World with a man she had only been dating two weeks. After she nearly died three times, the 31-year-old was inspired to spread her wings and do all the things she'd always wanted to do. But financial restraints meant she had to fit all seven wonders, which span three continents – Europe, South America and Asia, in just 13 days. Megan and her new boyfriend Chris McNamara, who flew from their hometown of San Franscisco, USA, to Cancun, Mexico, two weeks after she had surgery on her scalp for skin cancer and spent just five nights in hotels. The rest of the time they slept on aeroplanes, between fascinating sites. Together the loved-up pair visited Christ the … [Read more...]

GETTY/ EXPRESS Visa news: British citizens do not need a visa to enter these popular holiday hotspotsIn the latest 2017 rankings by passportindex.org, the British Passport was ranked as the 10th most powerful passport. It allows UK nationals access to 156 countries without obtaining a visa beforehand. But which countries can Brits travel to without worrying about filling in forms and paying additional fees for travel documents? Here Express.co.uk lists the most popular long-haul destinations where you do not need a visa beforehand.
Related articles EXPRESS Visa news: Japan and Mexico among the countries Brits do not need a visa to travel toJapan Britons do not need a visa to enter Japan as a visitor for up to 90 days. However, according to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), you may need to provide evidence of a return or onward ticket when you arrive. You are also warned that Japan has one of the strictest requirements to enter the country - and whilst you do not need a visa, … [Read more...]

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam has partnered with Dutch airline KLM to offer travellers the option to take part in the tria The airport is pioneering a streamlined way for passengers to board flights, which would see the end of lengthy airport queues. Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam has partnered with Dutch airline KLM to offer travellers the option to take part in the trial. Biometric boarding will be made available on one gate at a time over the next three months. Passengers who want to test it out have to register by scanning their face, boarding pass and passport.
Related articles GETTY•SCHIPHOL AIRPORT Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is trialling a boarding system without boarding passes or passportsAt boarding time, the system simply registers the customer by their face before they get on the plane. They don’t have to produce any documents and can instead walk right through. Once they’ve boarded, the passenger’s data is removed from the system. … [Read more...]

If you don’t like packing light you will know the pain of dragging a huge suitcase around with you. The wheely suitcase changed the luggage industry in a big way, but now there’s something even more remarkable on the market. Travelmate is a new robotic suitcase which moves as you walk and reaches speeds of up to 6.75mph.
ROBOT: This futuristic suitcase moves itself Not only will the hands-free bag save you from heavy lifting, it will also ensure you never leave your luggage behind. The carry-on follows its owner wherever they go, by connecting to a smartphone. Travelmate integrates with your smartphone to accomplish complex tasks that no other suitcase can do. It can move vertically or horizontally with ease.
FUTURISTIC: The moving luggage makes travelling even easier The suitcase can navigates large crowds and is able to recognise and avoid objects as needed The 20inch carry-on complies with IATA, ICAO and FAA regulations, according to the company. And there are … [Read more...]

Internet users have been stumped by the real-life puzzle, posted to the Army in London Facebook page. The image depicts a scene of dense jungle in the depths of Brunei. Shared on the Army’s Facebook page, it was captioned: "This is what the Household Cavalry Regiment does best. "The intelligence gathered by this complex, deadly art will determine the British Army’s success in battle.
British Army: Can you spot the 12 soldiers from the Household Cavalry hidden in the jungle?"The Cavalry are honing vital skills in the Brunei Jungle that could ultimately save lives on future operations." At first glance it appears the photo contains an array of flora but there are actually 12 soldiers camouflaged within the setting. The army eventually revealed the hiding spots of the 12 soldiers on its Facebook page. Users were quick to point out how difficult and mostly impossible the task to find all 12 of them was to the human eye.
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With their waitresses on roller-skates, rows of polished convertibles and Hollywood starlets projected onto the big screen, drive-in movie theatres were cultural icons of 50s and 60s America. They date back to 1933, when Richard Hollingshead Jr opened a screen in Camden, New Jersey. By the 50s - their heyday - there were over 4,600 drive–in movie theatres across the States. Courting couples and families alike would flock to these outdoor movie theatres, in the early years listening to the movies’ audio from a speaker. Later, each car had its own sound source. During the same golden era, when automobiles were king in most Americans' lives, drive-in restaurants were also booming in popularity, offering drivers and their passengers fast food and fine dining all conveniently brought to their car window. But now the neon lights of these eateries and silver screens have faded. In the late 60s, as colour television became the ultimate status symbol for aspirational consumers and … [Read more...]

Police officers are usually a source of security and safety, especially with the increased vulnerability of travelling abroad. Travellers put a lot of trust into the civil force, and scam artists are taking advantage. Going far beyond the ruse of pickpocketing, these brazen thieves dress up as police officers to swindle tourists of cash and sometimes even their passports. No city is safe from this tourist trap. Many large urban areas in the world are susceptible to the scam and Brits travelling abroad are warned to watch out for the fraudulent activity.
Travel scam warning: Fake police officers can rob you of cash and your passportHow does it work? Imposters working either as a pair or individually will seek out unwitting tourists. Dressed in fake police uniforms, they will approach the travellers and demand to see their passport and wallet. They can also be plain clothed, insisting they are working undercover. Sometimes they will quickly flash fake badges to prove their identity. … [Read more...]

Majorca versus Mallorca – an argument that has baffled British travellers for quite some time. For clarification, Majorca and Mallorca are two names for the same island. But which is the correct name for this mediterranean hotspot? There are some misconceptions about which is correct and where the terms derived from.
Majorca or Mallorca: The difference between the two revealedThe most common misconception is that the difference in the names for this island is related to the Spanish dialect. According to this theory, it is pronounced Mallorca in Catalan and Majorca in Spanish (Castilian). However, this is not true and in fact it is also Mallorca in Castilian Spanish too. This is because in the Spanish language, the letter J is pronounced similar to how the Scots say the CH in Loch. It is not sounded as a Y.
Top 10 travel destinations for 2017 Thu, December 8, 2016 Holiday inspiration: These are going to be the top 10 destinations to travel to in 2017.
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GETTY THE Great British Bake Off finalist Andrew Smyth, 28WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE HOLIDAY? In 2015, I went to New Zealand with my parents for three weeks. It was absolutely incredible. We started on the South Island and drove up to Auckland on the North Island stopping off along the way. You’ll be in what feels like jungle one day yet elsewhere you’ve got sandy beaches, mountain peaks and fjords. It’s a little bit of everywhere on earth in one place.
Related articles It was like a film and, yes, we went to Hobbiton, the remains of the set for The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit. We also went to Milford Sound, a stunning valley cut by glaciers, and Queenstown which is a bit of an adrenaline place. We did jet boating and bungee jumping. They have a vibrant food and drink scene too. The meat was incredible.
GETTY Hobbiton in New Zealand Wed, October 26, 2016 One of Britain’s most-watched TV shows, the Great British Bake Off is back on our screens, and to celebrate, here are … [Read more...]

PA Eurostar has released new photographs showing the transformation of its fleetThe cross-Channel rail operator is deconstructing its older trains into an empty shell before refitting them with modern interiors, Wi-Fi and an on-board entertainment system. UK travellers will be able to experience the upgraded carriages on trips from London to Paris, Brussels, the Alps and the south of France.
Related articles The trains, which are more than 20 years old, are being given the same "look and feel" as the brand new e320 fleet, which entered service in November 2015. Eurostar marked the completion of its third refurbished train over the weekend by issuing behind-the-scenes images of the operation at the Lille depot of French rail operator SNCF.
PA The cross-Channel rail operator is deconstructing its older trainsPA UK travellers will be able to experience the upgraded carriagesThe process for each train takes around six months and includes the installation of 30,000 new parts, 2,086 new … [Read more...]

Air Canada news: The airline creates new vintage look to coincide with the country's 150th birthday
Canada’s flagship carrier today launched its new retro look, which will coincide with their 150th birthday. This years marks this North American country's 150th anniversary of Confederation - meaning when the county was first formed. The exact date is in fact July 1, 1867. And to mark this momentous occasion Air Canada has launched new routes to popular European destinations and a brand new look to go with that.
Air Canada news: The new plane designs features a black in the colour-schemeThe new image sees black added to the iconic red and white colour scheme and has been taken from an old look from 24 years ago. The aircraft boasts a full black belly, whilst the tail, also in black, sees the return of the vintage, rondelle-style logo. It was designed by international design firm Winkreative. Air Canada staff, both in the air and on the ground, have also got a makeover. Their new … [Read more...]

Beau Ouimette is a modern day explorer who likes to push himself to the limit and go where no others will. His latest adventure sees him climb down a hand dug well that he says probably dates back to the 1700s. The video shows Beau, who is dressed in camouflage gear and has a torch strapped to his helmet, testing how stable the ladder down the well is. It appears to be quite unsteady.
YOUTUBE•AQUACHIGGER Viral videos: Beau Ouimette is shocked to discover what this well is infested withHe then proceeds to climb down the ladder. As he takes the first few steps he says nervously: “This is very shaky and very slippery.” Beau then notices the rotting timbers, which hold part of the well up. And then he realises the whole well is infested with snakes. “I’m probably surrounded by snakes. They’re going to be dropping down on my head,” he went on to say.
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Emirates news: A drunk passenger spat in a flight attendants face a court heard
Khalid Mir was on a seven hour Emirates flight from Dubai to Birmingham when the incident unfolded. Birmingham Magistrates Court heard how the 39-year-old from the West Midlands city, had become involved in an altercation with a female passenger on the flight on November 17, 2016. Birmingham Mail reported that Mir was asked to calm down, but his behaviour became more aggressive and the crew were forced to restrain him. Prosecuting, Colin Phillips, said: “The defendant consumed a few drinks before boarding the aircraft and had purchased three bottles of vodka from duty free.
Related articles Emirates news: Khalid Mir was reported to be involved in an altercation with a female passenger Mir was repeatedly asked to calm down, however, his behaviour became more 'disorderly and threatening' “He also shared a bottle with a friend.” The local newspaper reported that just half an hour into the … [Read more...]

Ryanair news: Budget airline invites Pope Francis to Ireland
The budget airline’s chief executive, Michael O’Leary, revealed today he has written to the Vatican offering to reserve a flight to Ireland for the pontiff in 2018. And he is quite confident that the Pope will answer his prayers. Michael said: “He is a Jesuit and he is very clever when it come to PR so we look forward too flying the Holy Father in 2018.” The invitation to the Pope comes as Ryanair launches 44 new routes to and from Italy.
Related articles Ryanair news: Ryanair's Michael O'Leary is confident the pope will say yesPope Francis is well-known for refusing the traditional trappings of the papacy. Instead, the Argentinian chose to live in a seemingly modest Vatican boarding house rather then the luxurious suites where his predecessors resided. He is also famed for using public transport to get around whilst he was Bishop of Aires. So it may take some persuasion to get this Pope on board a … [Read more...]

LOOKING for a cheap holiday? These sunny hotspots are perfect for a bargain half term break.
BUDGET BREAK: FairFX has revealed the five cheapest half-term destinations If you have kids or you’re a teacher going on holiday can be an expensive business. The price of a holiday abroad can double for families during the school holidays, a new study has revealed. And some package holiday prices rise by a whopping 115%, according to research by FairFX. But with Valentine’s Day falling in half term this year, couples might want to plan a break away so they can spend some quality time with each other and the kids. To help save you a buck or two travel money experts FairFX have revealed the top five budget destinations for the February half term. And to ensure holidaymakers are getting the very best value, you’ll also get more for your money thanks to an improved pound in each destination. From Mexico to Bulgaria, here are the five cheapest half term holidays:
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STUNNING SCENERY: Canada boasts some jaw-dropping landscapes
Three publications have picked the same destination as the top place to go this year. Lonely Planet, The New York Times and Condé Nast Traveler all agreed that Canada is 2017’s hotspot. Home to Niagara Falls, famous ski resorts and stunning national parks, the North American country has something for everyone. If you like to get away from it all Algonquin park in Southern Ontario is a great place to go canoeing, camping and stargazing.
You can also spot an abundance of wildlife including brown bears and giant moose. If you're more of a city-dweller, Toronto offers up a whole host of five-star hotels, vibrant bars and thrilling dining experiences. But why is everyone hyping about the Great White North? Well this year marks the nation’s 150th birthday (on July 1st) and to celebrate Canadians are feeling generous and giving away stuff for free.
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The video shows a young man on a skateboard approach a bench. He is skateboarding on a path, with some grass and buildings behind him. With the caption, “Who doesn’t love a good skateboard fail?”, the assumption is that the boarder will try a trick and get it spectacularly wrong. However, the title is a red herring – the man pulls off his stunt perfectly, jumping up and touching the bench briefly with his board.
Viral video: This footage of a skateboarder has a surprising endThat’s not the “fail” the caption is referring to. In fact, the real drama is happening behind the man. While he performs his trick, in the background a huge, cube-shaped object falls through the air. It then crashes onto the roof of a coach, leaving the skateboarder to stop and stare in shock. The video was uploaded to image sharing site Imgur and has clocked up over 130,000 views in 13 hours. Viral images that broke the internet Wed, October 5, 2016 From dressgate, to … [Read more...]